Where drums ignite our spirits and movement awakens our joy
We welcome you to the Arnos Vale Woodlands at the Underwood Centre for an afternoon where drums pulse with primal energy and bodies dance in celebration of now.
This gathering brings together all drummers and dancers in a special collaboration between Ruth and Brillo, creating a space where we honour life together beneath the summer sky.
The Underwood Centre at Arnos Vale Cemetry
Feel the power of bringing rhythm and movement to this extraordinary place - where trees embrace stone, where stories linger in the air, and where we connect deeply to life's vital essence. We celebrate fully here, finding heightened joy in this threshold space where past and present meet.
Your Drum and Dance Journey
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Experience the super bassy and calming resonance of our 40" Foremother Drum. Each participant will have the opportunity to stand next to her and receive healing vibrations while making their own silent intention for the day
Be transported by ancient melodies from the Middle Eastern cifteli, accompanied by shruti box and polyphonic overtone singing, creating an environment where we connect with our roots and each other
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Express yourself in our first dynamic drum and dance jam where everyone belongs, regardless of experience
Take turns playing the Foremother Drum in groups of two or three, connecting through practices that have united communities for thousands of years
For dancers and non-drummers: This gathering equally celebrates movement! Let your body become your instrument!
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Refresh and connect during our break with herbal tea (bring your own mug) and snacks
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Express yourself in our second community jam through rhythm, percussion and free movement
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Experience a rare group opportunity of sitting between the Foremother Drum and gong in a 360° sound immersion to close the circle.
Exchange is £22.22
A wee glimpse into what awaits you at our circle
For drummers and dancers alike
This gathering calls both those who create rhythm and those who embody it through movement.
Drummers, bring your instruments and add your beat to our collective voice.
Dancers, let the drums move through you - no steps to follow, no techniques required - just the thrill of responding honestly to the moment.
Free-flow expression—through drumming or dancing—unlocks our creativity, melts away stress, and opens unexpected doorways to connection.
When we drop the "shoulds" and surrender to spontaneity, we discover new dimensions of ourselves and each other.
A note on our gathering place
The Arnos Vale Woodlands vibrate with both memory and new growth - plants push through stone, birds nest in old trees, life continues its dance.
Cultures worldwide recognise such places not merely as memorials but as powerful portals where we touch life's fullness more completely. Our drums and dancing feet honour this continuing story.
What to Bring
• Your drum (and rattles) if you're drumming (some extras will be available)
• Loose, comfortable clothes for moving freely if you're dancing
• Water to stay hydrated
• Something to sit on (there will be some stools)
• Your authentic self, ready to play and connect
